Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 2, 2010

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THE GOOD LIFE

 Mountain Views News Saturday, October 2, 2010 

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS

Today’s Subject: 

MIGRAINES

SENIOR HAPPENINGS

FYI: 

September is Senior Center Month

 NCOA’s National Institute of Senior 
Centers has designated September as 
Senior Center Month “Senior 
Centers, Your Place to Connect”

Join us on... 

September 11th - Family Preparedness 
Festival; 9 am to 3 pm in Memorial 
Park. Free items & information 
including eye & ear screenings plus the 
Senior Commission will be handing out 
the new File of Life medical information 
packet to residents.

September 13th - The Braille Institute is 
starting a FREE seminar every Monday 
focused on daily living with sight loss; 
10 am at the Hart Park House/Senior 
Center.

September 14th - Blood Pressure Checks 
& Give-a-ways; 11 am to 12 noon at the 
Hart Park House/Senior Center.

September 20th - Experience the new 
Wii Fit - join Lisa for her free stretch 
class & learn how a new video game can 
help you stay fit; 1 pm in the Hart Park 
House/Senior Center.

September TBA - Lunch with the City 
Manager

September 30th - The Final Scoop - come 
build your own ice cream treat as we end 
our month of celebration; 12:30 pm

For more information about the activities 
listed, please call the Senior Desk at 
(626) 355-7394.

UPCOMING EXCURSIONS

September 16th - Long Beach 
Aquarium & lunch on the 
Queen Mary.

More information on the 
September trip will be 
available in the next newsletter or later 
this month by calling the Senior 
Services Desk at (626) 355-7394.

Thursday, October 14th - Kellogg House 
& Arabian Horse Center at Cal Poly 
Pomona; cost is $35 per person and 
includes a lunch buffet. Minimum 
of 20 people for this price. Registration 
opens September 7th in person or 
online.

Thursday, November 18th - Historic 
Mission Inn Tour & Lunch Buffet 
in Riverside; cost is $43 per person. 
Maximum of 30 people for this trip. 
Registration opens September 27th in 
person or online.

Friday, December 17th - Candlelight 
Pavilion Theater Christmas Show & 
Lunch; cost TBA Maximum of 32 
people & maximum of 4 tickets per 
person. Registration opens October 4th 
in person or online.

Pasadena Highlands & Accredited 
Sponsor Bingo Prize

Pasadena Highlands, an independent 
and assisted living community, is proud 
to provide a special gift basket on the first 
Tuesday of each month. Accredited In-
Home nursing care will provide a special 
prize on the 4th Tuesday of each month. 
Bingo takes place every Tuesday at 1:30 
pm in the Hart Park House / Senior 
Center in Memorial Park. The game 
begins at 1:30 pm but those wishing to 
play must arrive 10 minutes before to 
secure your Bingo cards. Join us on 
the 1st & 4th Tuesday of each month for 
your chance to win these special prizes. 

Recipe of the Week:

SAGE PORK CHOPS

INGREDIENTS:

2 teaspoons salt 

1 teaspoon dried sage 

1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

6 center cut bone-in pork chops 

2 tablespoons butter 

1 cup water 

2 cubes beef bouillon

DIRECTIONS:

Combine the salt, sage and black pepper in a small 
bowl and rub on both sides of the chops. Melt the 
butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium 
high heat and saute the chops for 5 minutes per side, 
or until well browned. 

Meanwhile, in a separate small saucepan over high 
heat, combine the water and the bouillon and stir 
until bouillon dissolves. Add this to the chops, reduce 
heat to low, cover and simmer chops for 45 minutes.

GERMAN RED CABBAGE

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced 

2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced 

1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into 
rings 

1 1/2 cups water 

1 cup cider vinegar 

1/2 cup sugar 

1 tablespoon butter 

1 teaspoon salt 

6 whole peppercorns 

2 whole allspice 

2 whole cloves 

1 bay leaf 

2 teaspoons cornstarch 

2 teaspoons cold water

DIRECTIONS:

In a Dutch oven, toss cabbage, apples and onion. Add 
water, vinegar, sugar, butter and salt. Place the peppercorns, 
allspice, cloves and bay leaf on a double thickness of 
cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and stir with kitchen 
string to form a bag. Add to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. 
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours. 

Discard spice bag. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 
cold water until smooth; stir in cabbage mixture. Bring to a 
boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.


Approximately one in twenty adults 
suffers from migraine headaches. Of those 
experiencing these awful headaches, roughly 
75% are women and 3.7% are children. It is 
estimated that one in four households has a 
migraine sufferer.

What, exactly, is a migraine headache? 
Generally, this type of headache is severe, 
often felt on one side of the head with 
pulsating pain that can last up to seventy-
two hours. During the attack, there may be 
extreme sensitivity to light and noise, even 
nausea with vomiting.

Because of side effects, migraine medication 
is not always suitable for some people. 
Fortunately, they may find relief in more 
natural, nontoxic approaches such as 
chiropractic, osteopathy, acupuncture and 
improved nutrition. Recent clinical trials in 
the magazines, "Neurology" and "Headache", 
have shown that specific dosages of the 
herbs butterbar and feverfew can reduce the 
incidence of migraines by 50%. Although herbs are generally safe, there are always some restrictions 
concerning their use. One should consult a health care practitioner who is familiar with side-effects 
and drug interactions to ensure safety.

Life style changes can make a difference. 

Triggering foods can be a real problem. Try eliminating caffeine, refined sugars, chocolate, and 
heavily processed foods. Move to a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins.

Avoid dehydration. Teas, coffee, sodas and other prepared beverages cannot provide the body with 
the benefits of pure water. If you feel tired, hoarse, or grouchy, sip water before doing anything else.

Get sufficient rest. Various studies have indicated that most adults require no less than seven hours 
of uninterrupted sleep for optimal health. Short naps are also recommended.

Movement. Walking in the fresh air of early morning, and again in the evening, is good for most of 
us. If you haven't been exercising, start slowly and work up to a more vigorous rhythm. 

Meditation. Studies indicate, again and again, the many benefits of this simple practice. Simply 
sitting quietly morning and evening, breathing and repeating a word or phrase that creates a sense of 
relaxation, will not only feel wonderful but can also calm the body and improve many health issues.

By becoming aware of one's life choices, even migraines can be addressed in a healthy, empowering 
fashion.

Have a healthy week! Dr. John

Dr. John Talevich, D.C. has practiced in Sierra Madre 
for thirty years. His clinic, LifeWorks! Chiropractic, 
offers patient-specific approaches to the alleviation 
of pain and individually tailored wellness programs. 

Sold Out

LifeWorks! Chiropractic Center

Individually Tailored Wellness Programs

31 S. Baldwin Avenue Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

626-355-4710

October Birthdays

Pat Birdsall, Sole Krieg, Angela Stella, Mary 
Jane Baker, Barbara Cline, Dixie Coutant, 
Cathleen Cremins, Lillias Eubanks, Margit 
Johnson, Adelaide ‘Adie’ Marshall, Alma 
Mays, Eva Poet, Anne Tyler


Activities: 

 Unless listed differently, all activities are at the Hart Memorial Park 
(Senior Center) 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre

Lunch Program: Monday- 
Friday at the Intervale 
Café -12:00 Noon-Call 
(626) 355-0256 to make 
your daily reservation. 
Suggested donation $2.00 
for seniors (60+) and $3.75 
for visitors.

MENU BELOW

Monday: 

1:00 pm to 1:45 pm: 
Strength training with Lisa 
Brandley. FREE class of 
stretching with light hand 
weights while you sit.

Tuesday:

2nd Tuesday of each month 
FREE blood pressure 
checks by Methodist 
Hospital; 11 am to 12 noon 

3rd Tuesday of each month 
FREE financial consulting; 
10 -12 noon call 355-7394 
for an appointment

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm: 
BINGO; cards are only 25 
cents each so stop by & 
play 

5:30 pm to 7 pm: Yoga; 
$7.00 - 50 & over. Please 

call 355-5278 for more 
information

Wednesday:

11 –11:45 am: Balance 
Class with Teryl. FREE 
class designed to improve 
balance & refresh the joints

2nd Wednesday of the 
month: FREE Legal 
Consultations: 10-11:30 
am. Appointments call 
355-7394

Wii Wednesday - 1:00 
pm or call the senior desk 
at 355-7394 to arrange 
another time & day to 
learn how to play. No 
previous experience or 
skills required and it is 
great exercise.

Thursday:

1:00 to 3:30 pm: Game 
Day. Join us for UNO 
and Poker with Bridge on 
the 2nd & 4th Thursdays; 
so please call for more 
information.

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Yoga; 
$7.00 - 50 & over. Please 
call 355-5278 for more 
information

Friday: 

1:00 pm: Ping Pong

Saturday: 

11:30 am: Senior Club 
brown bag lunch and 
BINGO at 12:30 pm


Meals are delivered to 
home-bound seniors by volunteer 
drivers through the YWCA 
Intervale Lunch Program M-F (with 
frozen meals for the weekend.) Call 
the YWCA at (626) 214-9460 or 
Darlene Traxler at (626) 355-0256 
for more information.

Meals-On-
Wheels


DIAL - A - RIDE TICKETS

Tickets can now be purchased at:

Sierra Madre City Hall

Hart Park House / Senior Center

Sierra Madre Library

MEALS-ON-WHEELS NEEDS 
VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER 
MEALS TO OUR HOMEBOUND 
NEIGHBORS **ONCE A MONTH 
OR WEEKLY** 

Please contact Darlene Traxler at 
626.355.6220 or (626) 355-0256.

 
Markets go up, markets go down. Sometimes we see it coming, sometimes we don't. It all depends 
on what both consumers and businesses are buying, and when. How can we tell if and when real 
estate will recover?

 We need to ignore short-term fluctuations, like the spike in home sales last November, when buyers 
thought the first-time tax credit would expire. Then sales rates dropped significantly when Congress 
extended the tax credit and removed that original sense of urgency.

 We need to pay attention to long-term forecasts instead. Consider that homeownership increases by 
roughly 1 million each year. There are 4 million births, 2 million deaths, 1 million new immigrants, 
2 million weddings and 1 million divorces each year. All of those events spur people to buy and/or 
sell a home.

 Crunch the numbers, and you'll see that we can expect roughly 60 million home sales in the next 
decade. Regardless of the subprime mortgage debacle, and the ensuing foreclosure crisis, real estate 
will remain on the rails, an unstoppable freight train barreling towards homeownership.

 Just as surely as the market sees recovery, buyers and sellers still need representation in these 
transactions. A recent survey by the National Association of REALTORS® reveals that 80% of buyers 
and sellers would recommend their agent to family and friends. That's a loud signal of the

value of representation.

 Luther Tsinoglou has just been named the top producing sales agent in Dickson Podley Realtor's Sierra Madre 
office for 2009, making the top 10% at the company overall. Luther has been licensed and practicing real estate 
since 1992. He specializes in residential and income property in Southern California. Luther can be reached at his 
direct line (626) 695-8650 or at luther@tsinoglou.com.